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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Job cuts at an energy assistance program could impact 200,000 Connecticut residents. A new poll shows the cost of food and housing are top concerns for Long Islanders. An MS-13 leader was arrested in Nassau County this week. Plus, will Governor Lamont’s plan for universal pre-K prevail?

Spelling words in English can be confusing. Many have been baffled by it. And many have tried to simplify the process. In his new book, author Gabe Henry shares a brief 500 year history of those attempts to make spelling easier. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Governor Lamont wants to cut Connecticut's digital media tax credit from 30 to 25 percent. Our region joins other states in suing the Trump administration over public health grants. The latest on budget negotiations in New York. An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport. Plus, a look at the nonprofit that’s helping women find work, and find themselves along the way.

Green energy groups lay out their agenda for Long Island. A Connecticut bill to protect the state’s healthcare system gets mixed reviews. About 40% of home care patients in New York still haven’t taken advantage of a new payment program. Plus, Governor Lamont and lawmakers are at odds over Medicaid-covered GLP-1s.

New York launches a new competition to engage birdwatchers. Two Connecticut healthcare giants are fast approaching their contract negotiation deadline. New York officials make progress on the cleanup of Bethpage Community Park. Plus, the Connecticut theater helping adults with disabilities.

Commentator David Bouchier pays tribute to a comic genius.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Katy Golvala to discuss her article, “People call GLP-1s life-changing. CT says it can’t afford them,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

A bill restricting cell phones in schools advances in Connecticut. Governor Hochul proposes some new changes to New York’s criminal justice system. A yearly animal ritual in New England is not quite the same as it once was. Plus, a look at a new exhibit at Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum.

New York moves closer to a school cell phone ban. Ranked choice voting could be coming to Connecticut soon. Connecticut lawmakers announce a new AI caucus. Plus, the latest from WSHU’s side Hustle series.